Finding the Perfect Pet Sitter This Holiday Season
Finding the Perfect Pet Sitter #1: Someone Who's Not Going Away
Since it is the holiday season, it may be difficult to find someone who isn't going away to watch your animal. Before you even think about asking someone to sit your pet, it is a good idea to find out whether or not they are going away for the holiday first. If they tell you that they aren't going away for Thanksgiving, Christmas or whatever the holiday may be, it is then okay to ask. It is also important to consider how long you will be gone and make sure that it will not interfere with their own schedule. You don't want to be an inconvenience to anyone.
Finding the Perfect Pet Sitter #2: Someone Your Pet is Familiar With
Although some cats may be accepting of people that they are not very familiar with, dogs are not always so accepting. If your pet does not yet know the pet sitter that you have chosen, it is important to introduce them before you go away. If you know that your dog will not be able to deal with someone entering his or her home, it may be a better idea to consider a kennel instead.
Finding the Perfect Pet Sitter #3: Someone You Know is Responsible
You don't want to choose a pet sitter who will forget to feed or walk your animal as instructed. Choosing someone that you know to be very responsible is really the best way to go when you are trying to find the right pet sitter. With all of the other holiday stresses that you will need to deal with, you really do not want to worry about whether or not your pet is being well taken care of while you are gone.
These are just some of the many things that anyone should taken into consideration when choosing the perfect pet sitter this holiday season. It is especially important to make sure that you find a pet sitter who seems happy to take care of your pet, rather than one who seems bothered by the idea. Although the perfect pet sitter would be willing to take care of your pet for free, you will definitely want to consider paying him or her - or returning the favor in another way, such as baking them a batch of holiday cookies or fudge.
Published by Jody Morse - Featured Contributor in Health & Wellness
Jody Morse has a B.A. in English from East Stroudsburg University. As a sufferer of endometriosis, she enjoys writing about women's health issues. She has worked as an assistant wedding DJ, and is dabbling i... View profile
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11 Comments
Post a CommentExcellent advice.
Good points.
As always, great advice!
This info is good but a little incomplete....try out my story about how to prepare for when you bring a pet sitter into your home to care for your animal(s).
This is wonderful advice!
I always shudder at the thought of having someone else care for my animals -- I'm kinda "anal" in that way. But this was an excellent article for if/when it is necessary.
Excellent article!! It is so important to have someone you trust to watch your pets.
This is a great article. We face this issue with trepidation every time we go away though we have found that well paid young teens/pre teens work wonders.
Great info, Jody!
I have a friend who is a house/pet sitter and she is the best! She is booked months in advance. Great article! :)